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Light inspires energy-efficient building design

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

GOLDEN, Colo. — Artists find inspiration in many ways. But for the artists (architects and researchers) working collaboratively to create the most energy efficient office space in the U.S., the inspiration was simply light.
In fact, light and the access to light turned out to be a top factor when designing the U.S. Department of […]

Boy Scouts are right: It’s better to be prepared

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

Don’t wait until you need it, to buy a generator or get your old one running.

Academia and common sense, FFA was right choice for Farm and Dairy reporter

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Chris Kick

Reporter Chris Kick shares his experiences with America’s “premiere youth leadership organization,” the National FFA Organization.

FFA: Preparing Agriculture’s Future Part III

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Farm and Dairy Staff

The Farm and Dairy profiles four students this week in part three of a three part series celebrating FFA Week.

The Farm and Dairy has also profiled two FFA chapters. In one portion, we look at a rural FFA program at Mohawk High School in New Castle, Pa.
And in the second part, we look at […]

Ashtabula County leads Ohio in black bear sightings

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

More than 100 Ohio black bear sightings reported in 2009.

Witmer’s civil lawsuit may be over but allegations continue to surface

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Kristy Foster

Columbiana County couple presents Farm and Dairy with copies of statements given to federal investigators.

A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 4, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — The Hillsdale FFA traveled to Shelby to compete in the Sub District B speaking contest Feb. 19.

Stephanie Schuck competed in beginning prepared category and received first place.

Brittani Baldner-Hill competed in the prepared public speaking portion of the contest where she also received first place.

Jeff Stimmell received first place in extemporaneous speaking.

Sarah Bookman […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 4, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Brownhelm Perfection and BB 4-H club had a meeting to elect the officers Feb. 15.

Madeline Ott was elected president, Nathan Kromer was elected vice president, Brad Thrasher was elected secretary and Jared Kromer was elected treasurer.

Alyssa Yorko is the news reporter, Kaitlyn Frazier is the historian and Madeline Ott and […]

Study says foodborne illnesses cost $152 billion, targets produce

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 by Chris Kick

WOOSTER, Ohio — Foodborne illnesses cost the country an estimated $152 billion annually in the form of medical bills, time off from work and a reduced quality of life, according to a study released today (March 3).
Written by Ohio State University’s Robert Scharff, an assistant professor in consumer sciences and a researcher at the Ohio […]

Noble County leads Ohio with bobcat sightings

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 by Other News

Wildlife biologists verify nearly 100 bobcat sightings in Ohio